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2021115 minPGdocumentary

The Chichibu

2021115 minPGdocumentary

Decades of 8mm footage reveal the environmental degradation of Mt. Buko, illustrating the impacts of human activity on this important Japanese mountain.

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Minoru Shinojima

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Decades of 8mm footage reveal the environmental degradation of Mt. Buko, illustrating the impacts of human activity on this important Japanese mountain.

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Minoru Shinojima

Minoru Shinojimadirector

Minoru Shinojima

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Minoru Shinojima directs "The Chichibu," a documentary focused on Mt. Buko's ongoing destruction. Filmed over several decades from 1979 to 2021, the documentary features 8mm film footage edited by Kenji Onishi. It presents a narrative around the environmental impacts on the mountain and the sadness associated with its decline. The film spans a total of 115 minutes, offering a long-term view of the changes affecting this significant location.

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